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Consolidated Water Co (NAS:CWCO) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Consolidated Water Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Consolidated Water Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Consolidated Water Co's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Consolidated Water Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Consolidated Water Co Annual Data
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2017-12
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2019-12
2020-12
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20.75
17.79
18.25
17.79
23.15
21.69
17.89
15.82
28.57
18.26
22.65
Consolidated Water Co Quarterly Data
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2020-06
2020-09
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2022-06
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2022-12
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2023-12
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2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
20.75
17.89
19.88
17.61
17.79
22.42
18.80
18.28
18.25
23.87
21.51
21.32
17.79
19.61
21.60
23.53
23.15
41.67
26.18
17.39
21.69
29.07
33.22
19.49
17.89
19.08
21.28
16.72
15.82
16.21
24.81
24.63
28.57
23.75
19.80
17.18
18.26
28.27
33.03
21.69
22.65
30.57
31.71
CWCO vs YORW, ARTNA, CDZI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Consolidated Water Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Consolidated Water Co Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Consolidated Water Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consolidated Water Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Consolidated Water Co Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Consolidated Water Co (CWCO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 21.21 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #244 out of 276 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Consolidated Water Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Consolidated Water Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 21.21. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.53. Consolidated Water Co's value of 21.21 is 56.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #244 out of 276 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Consolidated Water Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consolidated Water Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to YORW and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #244 out of 276 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Consolidated Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.53. Consolidated Water Co's value of 21.21 is 56.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.53, based on 276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Consolidated Water Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 21.21 is 56.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consolidated Water Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 21.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consolidated Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co (CWCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.16, compared to a current price of $28.89 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 21.21 and 56.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.53. Consolidated Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Consolidated Water Co (CWCO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 21.21 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Consolidated Water Co (CWCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.89 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.16.
GuruFocus considers Consolidated Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CWCO:
Forward PE Ratio: 21.21
GF Value™: $27.16 vs. price of $28.89 (6.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#244 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd is a water utility company. It develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems. The company's business segments are; The retail segment operates the water utility for the Seven Mile Beach and West Bay areas of Grand Cayman Island, The bulk segment supplies potable water to government utilities in Grand Cayman and The Bahamas under long-term contracts, The services segment designs, constructs and sells water infrastructure and provides management and operating services to third parties. The manufacturing segment manufactures and services a wide range of custom and specialized water-related products applicable to commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, and the corporate segment.
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